Wrestlers and sports

**Watson** · 04-15-2005, 04:07 PM

I've noticed that almost every single wrestler who has ever made it big has either played sports in high school, college, or both. As a matter of fact, I don't know of any wrestlers that didn't play high school or college sports. It seems as if it's a prerequisite or something. Most of them have played either football, basketball, or were amateur wrestlers in school. So does anybody know of any wrestlers that have made it big in the business and haven't previously played any other sports?? No sports at all. No football, no amateur wrestling, nothing. Just pro wrestling. I can't think of any at all.

**The Naitch** · 04-15-2005, 04:08 PM

RVD was part of the Flavor Country crew. By that I mean the group of teens who hung out under the football bleachers smoking dank

**Just John** · 04-15-2005, 04:17 PM

Yeah I wonder that alot, I know that William regal got into wrestling by his grandfather (or just his dad I cant remember) but his....whatever used to wrestle at a circus or somthing and once william regal got involved so...

it's not much help but its all I can think of kinda hard question though. but I'll look it up for you

**Lamuella** · 04-15-2005, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just john

Yeah I wonder that alot, I know that William regal got into wrestling by his grandfather (or just his dad I cant remember) but his....whatever used to wrestle at a circus or somthing and once william regal got involved so...

it's not much help but its all I can think of kinda hard question though. but I'll look it up for you

Regal, if I remember correctly, idid some shoot wrestling in Wigan. That definitely counts as a sport.

**Just John** · 04-15-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamuella

Regal, if I remember correctly, idid some shoot wrestling in Wigan. That definitely counts as a sport.

oh all right then. Also Naitch george 'the animal' steele was a teacher before wwe/wwf days.

**The Naitch** · 04-15-2005, 04:21 PM

Spike Dudley was a teacher before going into wrestling. I'm not sure if he played any sports prior

**Gouda** · 04-15-2005, 04:25 PM

Christy.

**Disturbed316** · 04-15-2005, 04:28 PM

Eddie Guerrero has only ever done wrestling I believe.

LK · 04-15-2005, 05:10 PM

Don't think Foley did anything

**Cruiserweight 3:16** · 04-15-2005, 05:45 PM

Foley did Lacrosse (sp?)

04-15-2005, 05:55 PM

hardcore holly(auto racing is not a sport)

**DaveBrawl** · 04-16-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gertner

auto racing is not a sport

**PureHatred** · 04-15-2005, 07:48 PM

Listen, not to be rude or whatever, but are yo surprised by this, really?

"Oh my god, it turns out that you have to be a pretty decent athlete to be a successful wrestler!!!!"

**Rob** · 04-16-2005, 07:43 PM

Maybe it's because they are all athletes before getting into the sport that helps them succeed.

**James Steele** · 04-16-2005, 08:57 PM

I live in Texas, so I should be sterotypically offended but I hate NASCAR so I don't care. However, my Uncle Bubba is coming from the BBQ Ranch to kick your ass.

04-16-2005, 09:30 PM

lol making one left turn for 2 hours is not a sport. but i'm not getting into this arguement again.

**DaveBrawl** · 04-16-2005, 10:38 PM

If you can say Golf is a sport then racing is a sport, but I'm not gonna get into it either.

04-17-2005, 12:40 AM

When did I say golf was?

**DaveBrawl** · 04-17-2005, 01:32 AM

I didn't mean strictly you, I meant everyone who says racing isn't a sport in general.

04-17-2005, 10:14 AM

at least in golf you have to walk 18 holes.

**Rob** · 04-17-2005, 12:54 PM

Golf is a sport.

**DaveBrawl** · 04-17-2005, 01:31 PM

I think so too, but I was just trying to make a point.

04-17-2005, 04:55 PM

golf is more of a sport than auto racing.

**Xero** · 04-17-2005, 05:24 PM

If NASCAR was a 'sport', wouldn't that make anyone who drives a car an 'athlete'? Or do you have to have 'Tide' written on your shirt for it to count?

**DaveBrawl** · 04-17-2005, 08:21 PM

1. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively, a particular form of this activity.
2. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.
3. An active pastime; recreation.

Racing fits all of this.

**James Steele** · 04-17-2005, 08:38 PM

You really didn't need to prove your status as "TPWW's resident redneck!" but with your valient defense of NASCAR� I decree that you are "TPWW's resident uber-redneck!"

**DaveBrawl** · 04-17-2005, 08:39 PM

YAY

04-17-2005, 09:12 PM

lol in that case Chess is technically a sport.

**McDoogle** · 04-17-2005, 09:32 PM

a sport doesn't mean you have to be fit and buff. It can be a mental game as well so yea chess is a sport.

04-17-2005, 09:39 PM

this definition needs to be changed.

**DaveBrawl** · 04-17-2005, 10:05 PM

What most people think of sport is actually a game.

**James Steele** · 04-17-2005, 10:53 PM

Curling (on ice) is the only "sport" I have a problem with.

**DaveBrawl** · 04-17-2005, 11:10 PM

Hey those broom guys do a lot of work.

**Gonzo** · 04-18-2005, 01:46 AM

I was watching that on ESPN the other day for a bit, that shit looks hard.

**Disturbed316** · 04-18-2005, 09:28 AM

Not this arguement again.

04-18-2005, 11:05 AM

lol like i said, i'm not argueing this again.

IT's not a sport. There last time!!

**Corndad** · 04-18-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gertner

lol like i said, i'm not argueing this again.

IT's not a sport. There last time!!

Because obviously again you were proven wrong.

**PureHatred** · 04-18-2005, 02:28 PM

You guys are arguing the definition of sport when this is more about the definition of the word "athlete."

You can call NASCAR a sport, but the drivers just aren't the same level of athlete as the people who play football, futbol, basketball, track, etc. on the prfessional level.

04-18-2005, 03:42 PM

NASCAR drivers are not athlete. damn it, i keep getting sucked in. and it's not a sport, it's a competittion.

**Watson** · 04-18-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gertner

NASCAR drivers are not athlete. damn it, i keep getting sucked in. and it's not a sport, it's a competittion.

You really are a fucking moron, aren't you?

04-15-2005, 04:07 PM	#1
Watson The Reckless One Posts: 1,673	Wrestlers and sports I've noticed that almost every single wrestler who has ever made it big has either played sports in high school, college, or both. As a matter of fact, I don't know of any wrestlers that didn't play high school or college sports. It seems as if it's a prerequisite or something. Most of them have played either football, basketball, or were amateur wrestlers in school. So does anybody know of any wrestlers that have made it big in the business and haven't previously played any other sports?? No sports at all. No football, no amateur wrestling, nothing. Just pro wrestling. I can't think of any at all.

04-15-2005, 04:08 PM	#2
The Naitch RAPTURE READY. Posts: 31,936	RVD was part of the Flavor Country crew. By that I mean the group of teens who hung out under the football bleachers smoking dank

04-15-2005, 04:17 PM	#3
Just John Kiss the blade Posts: 8,284	Yeah I wonder that alot, I know that William regal got into wrestling by his grandfather (or just his dad I cant remember) but his....whatever used to wrestle at a circus or somthing and once william regal got involved so... it's not much help but its all I can think of kinda hard question though. but I'll look it up for you

04-15-2005, 04:21 PM	#6
The Naitch RAPTURE READY. Posts: 31,936	Spike Dudley was a teacher before going into wrestling. I'm not sure if he played any sports prior

04-15-2005, 04:25 PM	#7
Gouda It's Hammer Time Posts: 2,207	Christy.

04-15-2005, 04:28 PM	#8
Disturbed316 Posts: 22,695	Eddie Guerrero has only ever done wrestling I believe.

04-15-2005, 05:10 PM	#9
LK It's Clobbering Time! Posts: 5,337	Don't think Foley did anything

04-15-2005, 05:45 PM	#10
Cruiserweight 3:16 Posts: 1,224	Foley did Lacrosse (sp?)

04-15-2005, 05:55 PM	#11
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	hardcore holly(auto racing is not a sport)

04-15-2005, 07:48 PM	#13
PureHatred Instant Credibility Posts: 2,979	Listen, not to be rude or whatever, but are yo surprised by this, really? "Oh my god, it turns out that you have to be a pretty decent athlete to be a successful wrestler!!!!"

04-16-2005, 07:43 PM	#14
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	Maybe it's because they are all athletes before getting into the sport that helps them succeed.

04-16-2005, 08:57 PM	#15
James Steele TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04 Posts: 29,886	I live in Texas, so I should be sterotypically offended but I hate NASCAR so I don't care. However, my Uncle Bubba is coming from the BBQ Ranch to kick your ass.

04-16-2005, 09:30 PM	#16
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	lol making one left turn for 2 hours is not a sport. but i'm not getting into this arguement again.

04-16-2005, 10:38 PM	#17
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	If you can say Golf is a sport then racing is a sport, but I'm not gonna get into it either.

04-17-2005, 12:40 AM	#18
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	When did I say golf was?

04-17-2005, 01:32 AM	#19
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	I didn't mean strictly you, I meant everyone who says racing isn't a sport in general.

04-17-2005, 10:14 AM	#20
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	at least in golf you have to walk 18 holes.

04-17-2005, 12:54 PM	#21
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	Golf is a sport.

04-17-2005, 01:31 PM	#22
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	I think so too, but I was just trying to make a point.

04-17-2005, 04:55 PM	#23
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	golf is more of a sport than auto racing.

04-17-2005, 05:24 PM	#24
Xero He's Here Posts: 60,735	If NASCAR was a 'sport', wouldn't that make anyone who drives a car an 'athlete'? Or do you have to have 'Tide' written on your shirt for it to count?

04-17-2005, 08:21 PM	#25
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	1. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively, a particular form of this activity. 2. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively. 3. An active pastime; recreation. Racing fits all of this.

04-17-2005, 08:38 PM	#26
James Steele TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04 Posts: 29,886	You really didn't need to prove your status as "TPWW's resident redneck!" but with your valient defense of NASCAR� I decree that you are "TPWW's resident uber-redneck!"

04-17-2005, 08:39 PM	#27
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	YAY

04-17-2005, 09:12 PM	#28
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	lol in that case Chess is technically a sport.

04-17-2005, 09:32 PM	#29
McDoogle The Greatness That Is Me Posts: 3,593	a sport doesn't mean you have to be fit and buff. It can be a mental game as well so yea chess is a sport.

04-17-2005, 09:39 PM	#30
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	this definition needs to be changed.

04-17-2005, 10:05 PM	#31
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	What most people think of sport is actually a game.

04-17-2005, 10:53 PM	#32
James Steele TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04 Posts: 29,886	Curling (on ice) is the only "sport" I have a problem with.

04-17-2005, 11:10 PM	#33
DaveBrawl Inconceivable Posts: 9,887	Hey those broom guys do a lot of work.

04-18-2005, 01:46 AM	#34
Gonzo feel the madness Posts: 11,360	I was watching that on ESPN the other day for a bit, that shit looks hard.